Tutoring makes a difference

Since its inception in 2001, the East Side Learning Center has tutored over 1,000 students at schools across the East Side of Saint Paul. We believe that every child has the capacity to learn to read -and to love reading!

The organization’s mission is “unlocking each child’s potential through the foundation of reading”. Volunteers live this mission by providing free tutoring to children struggling to read at grade level and who are unable to get help elsewhere. Children receive personalized lesson plans and are tutored four times a week during 30-50 minute sessions with volunteer and professional tutors.

ESLC has had tremendous success tutoring at Saint Paul Music Academy (27 E. Geranium Ave) and currently has a long waiting list. The equation is simple: the more volunteers we have, the more children we can tutor. Can you be a part of the solution at Saint Paul Music Academy?

The difference you can make in the life of a child is immeasurable – join ESLC and see for yourself. The commitment is small: if you can share one hour a week for a semester then you can be a tutor. Proficiency in English is a must, and loving to work with kids is a plus. Training and support are provided by ESLC staff. We invite anyone interested in tutoring to visit and see us in action. For more information, contact Victoria Perkins at 651-793-7364 or victoria.perkins@spps.org.